1. Replace your old windows

Replacing your old drafty windows can be a major improvement to your home, not to mention your heating and cooling costs!  Measuring your windows is best done on the outside (at least in my case) where I was able to get actual tip to tip...

06/10/2008 | 140 Hits | Read more...

2. Raised bed garden

Instead of doing all things woody in my shop, I've been out in the yard.  I have it fixed in my mind that I want to grow a garden and I want to grow it in a raised bed.  The logic is perfectly sound, the bed won't be so low to the ground...

26/08/2008 | 157 Hits | Read more...

3. Replacing attic stairs

The pull down attic stairs are great when they are in good working order.  After they get some years on them and some serious traffic from folks who might be a tad on the hefty size, they begin to show their age.  They can be cobbled...

09/07/2008 | 310 Hits | Read more...

4. Reclaiming the house part2

Before you can tear down a wall, you need to make sure all your stuff isn't on it.  In my case a coffee cup collection had to go. As seen above, the removal of the cups has begun and the cups are going right to the dishwasher where they will...

05/11/2006 | 263 Hits | Read more...

5. Reclaiming the house Part1

With my son moving out, his portion of the house is now being reclaimed as part of the whole house rather than a tiny apartment. The "apartment" did what it was supposed to do and served us well but, now it is time for the house to go...

03/11/2006 | 383 Hits | Read more...